Job summary
We are seeking to recruit skilled and experienced CBT Therapists to join our CAMHS under 14's teams in Norfolk and Waveney. We have vacancies in our Central and West teams (based at Mary Chapman House) and a further vacancy in our East CAMHS team, based in Great Yarmouth.
We are looking for clinicians that are passionate about evidence based, person centred and collaborative practice. You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and enjoy being part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
It is an exciting time to join our CAMHS teams as we review our ways of working, to ensure our services are needs led, outcome informed and accessible for the young people within Norfolk and Waveney. We expect opportunities to be involved in providing specialist mental health care in a creative and innovative way, informed by overarching THRiVE principles.
We encourage applicants from varied backgrounds, including nursing, social work, occupational therapy and psychology.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be required to provide specialist evidenced based assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and young people with mental health difficulties. We are currently working to implement newly aligned treatment pathways and have identified gaps in CBT provision.
You will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines, however will be a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team. You will at times offer advice and consultation on young people's psychological care to colleagues and other agencies. To support your role in the team you will be provided with regular clinician supervision and opportunities for training and development.
About us
Benefits included within this role are:o NHS pensiono A comprehensive in house and external training programmeso Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)o Staff physio serviceo NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the role, please see attached job description and person specification plus the supplementary information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
- Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
- Proven supervisory skills
- proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Other
Essential
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
- BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT/Therapies and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need.
- Highly specialist assessment skills in CBT/Therapies
- Proven supervisory skills
- proven effectiveness of engaging family and carers in treatment programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working with a wide variety of patients whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Other
Essential
- Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Able to travel independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
